In WordPress 6.72, sitemap functionality is generally handled in two ways: automatically by WordPress core or through plugins like Yoast SEO or All in One SEO. To find the sitemap, you can either look for the default sitemap at yourdomain.com/wp-sitemap.xml or check the sitemap settings within your SEO plugin.
To find the sitemap in WordPress:
- 1. Default WordPress Sitemaps:WordPress 5.5 and later versions automatically generate a sitemap. You can access it by adding
/wp-sitemap.xmlto the end of your website’s URL. - 2. SEO Plugin Sitemaps:If you’re using an SEO plugin like Yoast SEO or All in One SEO, the sitemap settings will be within the plugin’s menu. For example, in Yoast SEO, go to SEO > General > Features and check the “XML Sitemaps” option.
- 3. Tools > Marketing:You can also find sitemap information within the “Tools” > “Marketing” section of your WordPress dashboard. Navigate to the “Traffic” tab and scroll down to the “Sitemaps” section.
Creating a Sitemap with a Plugin:
- Install and Activate: Install and activate an SEO plugin like Yoast SEO or All in One SEO.
- Configure Settings: Navigate to the plugin’s settings (e.g., Yoast SEO > SEO > General > Features or All in One SEO > Sitemap).
- Enable Sitemap: Ensure the “XML Sitemaps” option is enabled.
- Access Sitemap: You can then access your sitemap at yourdomain.com/wp-sitemap.xml or through the plugin’s interf